Estonia

Country code: EE

Location: Eastern Europe

Area: 45,228 sq km

Population: 1,282,963 (est 2011.)

Capital: Tallinn

Languages: Estonian (official), Russian, Ukrainian, Finnish

Currency: Estonian Kroon

Religions: Evangelical Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, Estonian Orthodox, Baptist, Methodist, Seventh-Day Adventist, Roman Catholic

Industries: engineering, electronics, wood and wood products, textile; information technology, telecommunications

Agriculture (products): potatoes, vegetables, grain; livestock and dairy products; fish

Exports (commodities): machinery and equipment, wood and paper, textiles, food products, furniture, metals, chemical products

Imports (commodities): machinery and equipment 33.5%, chemical products 11.6%, textiles 10.3%, foodstuffs 9.4%, transportation equipment 8.9%

BDP: 18.8 billion USD (est 2010.)

BDP/p.c.: 19,000 USD (est 2010.)

Trademarks

Use of the mark: compulsory
Non-use period: 5 years after the registration date
Duration of protection: 10 years after the registration date or last renewal date

Forms:

Powers of attorney
Assignment declaration

Patents

Examination:
- patent – formal and substantial examination – valid for 20 years

Forms:

Assignment declaration

Designs

Duration of protection: 5 years